Today in the News: Obama says 2013 wasn’t worst year’ of presidency

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Posted Dec. 20, 2013 at 6:05 PM

Posted Dec. 20, 2013 at 6:05 PM

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President Barack Obama today rejected the idea of 2013 being the worst year of his presidency, CNN reports. While his approval rating is at record lows, he cited continuing economic growth during a news conference and other progress, such as more than 1 million people signing up for health insurance under his reforms.

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